1st of May here was silent, sunny, a bit lazy day. Streets were almost empty and there were not too many tourists. Perfect day for photography in historical centre.
Today there was the fifth time when I mapped architecture in the northern part of Old Riga. Some 10 times still needed for Old Riga, then I will move to Boulevards.
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Today walked the part of Old Riga around Jekaba church. I really love this part of city because it is very pleasant, silent and rich with architecture. Even in grey weather it looks bright. 75 pictures were too less for this picturesque area – should come more times.

Sunday look to Vansu bridge

Riga skyline from Vansu bridge

Caste of Riga – seat of president
View in inner garden of Castle
Smaller building of castle complex – just renovated:

Detail of banking highschool on K. Valdemara Street 1b

Bank of Latvia – entrance

Courtyard near Jekaba Church. Everything looks ancient.
Front side of this building

Goethe Institut buildings

Some Catholic institution

Klostera Street

Entrance on St. Jekaba Church with two older ladies
Bell of St Jekaba Church high up in the air
Gothic details

Jekaba Street:
Jekaba square
Parliament building on Jekaba Street 11
Here work parliamentary commissions – Jekaba Street 10/12
Stone detail of neighbouring building on Jekaba Street
This building stands on corner of Jekaba and Smilsu Streets

@Ringil - that is library. There are lots of different symbolics - I am sure it all has some meaning for library. In general lots of Art Nouveau symbolics are with some meaning.
There are also lots of Freemasonry symbolics in Art Nouveau buildings around Riga - some people are investigating these things now. F.e. look at the middle part of this building:

Gosh! Riga is so OH MY GOD'ish!!!! Wonderful pics, thank you VERY much! You know, Riga didn't call much of my attention, maybe cuz it was a bit underrated over here when I used to visit S&B more often. But now, with this pics, it's absolutely gorgeous for me! When I go to Helsinki and Tallinn, Riga will definetly be in my route too!